2007 Archived Press Releases
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PHEAA Press Releases
- PHEAA Questions U.S. Inspector General's Audit Report
Urges U.S. Education Secretary Spellings to dismiss flawed "findings"
November 19, 2007 - Student Loan Six-month Grace Period Expiring
Graduates are encouraged to consider repayment options
November 16, 2007 - All-time Low Default Rate for PHEAA
October 19, 2007 - Committee Formed to Search for New CEO
October 10, 2007 - PHEAA Board Approves 2007-08 Administrative Budget
Budget Includes a Minimal 1.8% Increase
June 22, 2007 - Armed Forces Loan Forgiveness Program Extended
Nearly $17.5 million forgiven for our servicemen and women
June 14, 2007 - Higher Education Leaders, Financial Aid Experts and Students Urge Lawmakers and Rendell Administration to Fund State Grant Program
Decrease in funding will affect thousands of students
May 7, 2007 - PHEAA Opens Registration for Big 33 Football Classic $33,000 Halftime Kick Contest
May 4, 2007 - Pennsylvania's KeystoneBESTSM Student Loan Program Gets Even Better!!!
New repayment benefit will save borrowers millions of dollars
May 2, 2007 - PHEAA & American Education Services’ Code of Ethics Sets New Industry Standard
Urges all student loan lenders to adopt similar code
April 20, 2007 - PHEAA Reminds Students of State Grant Deadline
FAFSA Assistance Now Available Over the Phone
April 5, 2007 - Financial Aid Questions Remain Amid Acceptance Letter Excitement
EducationPlanner.org Helps Families Evaluate Financial Aid Offers
March 29, 2007 - PHEAA Releases Belt-Tightening Travel and Expense Policy
Policy is a benchmark for the financial aid industry
March 22, 2007 - AES Achieves All-time Low Default Rate
Default prevention efforts prove successful for students
February 27, 2007 - PHEAA to Pay Upfront Default Fee on Student and Parent Loans
Will save Pennsylvania students more than $39 million
February 21, 2007 - PHEAA Establishes Adopt-a-School Pilot Program
Matches postsecondary students and staff with middle and high school students and parents
January 16, 2007 - PHEAA Reminds Students to Apply for Financial Aid
FAFSA Application Available January 1
January 4, 2007 - PHEAA’s Partnership Continues with
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region
January 3, 2007